Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

German

Russian

Korean

Chinese

Greek

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Arabic

Chinese (Taiwan)

Thai

Japanese

12 hours

Mobile ticket

A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers!

Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up close to kangaroos, koalas and birds, stretch your legs on stunning coastal walks at The Nobbies, then finish the day seeing the adorable penguins at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day small group tour to Phillip Island is a great place to start. With this tour you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a Wildlife Park, all without the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries.

Enjoy some of Victoria’s best sights and wildlife on tour

-Scenic coastal drive to Brighton Beach’s famed Beach boxes

-Wildlife park experience

-Visit Phillip Island to see The Nobbies and Penguin Parade

-Includes pickup/drop-off in Melbourne CBD and entry fees

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Phillip Island Penguin Parade is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue

Infants 3 years old and under are free provided they sit on the lap of a parent, if you wish for your infant to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Friendly, local, knowledgeable driver

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick up and drop off from your CBD Melbourne accommodation

All Entry / Admission Fees are included

Lunch, Dinner & drinks are excluded, however there will be opportunities to purchase while on tour.

Pick up may be from a central Melbourne location if you're a solo traveller or book the day prior

Options

Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.41

75 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Exceptional tour
Margaret B,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a wonderful tour - Russell was an exceptional guide - explaining things clearly at each step of the tour. The Moonlit Sanctuary was great - the staff were approachable, and keen to share their knowledge about the animals and birds. The cafe there served good food. A quick stop at Cowes was welcome - a good range of cafes for tea. On our way to the Penguin Parade we saw many wallabies and geese. Russell gave an informative commentary as we drove to see the Penguins. This met all my expectations. The sanctuary is extremely well organised - lots of assistants to offer good advice and information. Try not to feel disappointed that photography is not allowed - even without flash they can harm penguins eyes. A QR code is available to allow free access to photos and videos provided by the centre. Every part of this day (and I’ve missed some things out) was excellent and made for a memorable tour.
Remember the Penguins come out at dusk
Deborah W,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We enjoyed the day trip to see the penguins on Phillip Island. A stop at the Brighton Beach Boxes was interesting. As Australians we could have skipped the Moonlit Reserve, which is a quaint small wildlife park. Good for overseas tourists who have never seen Australian wildlife before. We stopped at Cowes for a food stop and at Nobbies for great scenic views. Our guide Russell was very good at pointing out wildlife along the way and we saw penguins up close in a burrow on our way to the penguin parade. Russell also gave us lots of local information which was interesting and entertaining. Make sure you take warm clothes at this time of year.
Nice tour! Lots of wildlife!
Michelle B,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It didn't start off too well as driver was half hour late so put us in a worry if we would be taking the tour, but all was well when he did arrive. Saw a lot of wildlife and cool places. Just wish we got to the penguins a little earlier, but it was still a fun time. Thank you for a nice tour.
The tour leader is nice...
Bhumi P,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour leader is nice and friendly. He told the information we needed for every places. Tour leader should be more strict at time coz some people don't and let other people waited.This package is a little too loose though. The company may add more time with one more place. The last two things i don't like is about the pick-up place and language for infomation which are options for booking. If the company can't do or don't have, don't provide the options. my hotel picked-up was changed coz it can't be parked. The selected information language wasn't provided.
Our guide Russell was...
VENKAT S,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Russell was awesome! It was a comfortable and well paced trip and we had a memorable experience.